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Thomas Fire Likely to Become Largest in California History — robertscribbler

Fanned by Santa Ana winds gusting up to 65 mph, the Thomas Fire swiftly expanded toward the Santa Barbara community of Monticeto on Saturday. The blaze rapidly grew by 8,500 acres forcing numerous evacuations and road closures, including the emptying of a zoo. Tonight, winds are still fanning burning embers and lighting spot fires in […]